v3.25.2
Document and Entity Information Document - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2025
Aug. 01, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 28, 2025  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-13323  
Entity Registrant Name DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2495346  
Entity Address, Address Line One 5601 N MacArthur Blvd.  
Entity Address, City or Town Irving  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75038  
City Area Code 972  
Local Phone Number 717-0300  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock $0.01 par value per share  
Trading Symbol DAR  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   158,185,905
Entity Central Index Key 0000916540  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-03  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false